The Gallery’s education program offers opportunities for students, teachers and lecturers to engage with the 'Andy Warhol' exhibition. A variety of online resources produced in conjunction with the exhibition are available for educators to use in the classroom as pre- or post-visit activities.
Events and workshops held as part of the Look Out teacher program will enable teachers to explore a variety of ideas extending from Andy Warhol’s work to meet curriculum objectives.
Self-guide your school group through ‘Andy Warhol’ with the aid of three dynamic online tours. The ‘Ready to Go’ tours for primary and secondary teaching levels are complete with teacher notes and curriculum information. Choose from:
Tour: Icons, celebrities and stars
Download the Icons, celebrities and stars teachers' notes (472kb)Download the Icons, celebrities and stars brochure (469kb)This tour investigates Warhol’s obsession with glamour as a starting point to discuss concepts of celebrity and the ways in which fame is generated. Classroom activities complementing the tour examine contemporary vehicles for celebrity such as YouTube and Big Brother within the context of Warhol’s famous statement: ‘In the future everybody will be world famous, for fifteen minutes’.
Tour: 'Death and Disaster' series
Download the 'Death and Disaster' series teachers' notes (452kb)Download the 'Death and Disaster' series brochure (452kb)Warhol’s ‘Death and Disaster’ series (1962–64) is investigated in the context of popular media representations of images and stories, ranging from fatalities to major historical events such as the death of United States President John F Kennedy in 1963. Warhol’s use of repetition and the photographic screenprinting technique is discussed in relation to other works produced at the time, including the artist’s celebrity portraits.
Please be advised that some works featured in the ‘Andy Warhol’ exhibition contain adult content or mature themes. Please check for further signage at the exhibition entry and in gallery spaces.
Tour: Warhol's many faces
Download the Warhol's many faces teachers' notes (496kb)Download the Warhol's many faces brochure (452kb)This tour investigates Warhol’s self-portraits in relation to the artist’s multiple presentations of his persona, which mirror Warhol’s interest in cultural production through a broad range of media, from film and photography to television and publishing. What do we learn about Warhol through his many guises?
This online guide for teachers provides a concise overview of the ‘Andy Warhol’ exhibition and themes, including an introduction to Warhol’s work and techniques, curriculum links and information on visiting the exhibition. This useful resource for educators is suitable for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers.
Access free audio recordings of selected public programs held in conjunction with the ‘Andy Warhol’ exhibition. Launch the tours online or download to your iPod or MP3 player.
Andy Warhol symposium keynote address
Tom Sokolowski, Director, The Andy Warhol Museum, provides an overview of Andy Warhol’s life and art. (45:52 mins)
Andy Warhol symposium response
Rex Butler, Senior Lecturer (Art History), University of Queensland, explores Andy Warhol’s work in the context of contemporary art. (29:37 mins)
Andy Warhol opening celebrations writers' talks
During the ‘Andy Warhol’ opening celebrations, selected writers of essays featured in the ‘Andy Warhol’ exhibition catalogue presented themed talks on works in the exhibition.
Linda Jaivin, writer, Sydney
Writer’s talk contextualising the essay ‘Andy Warhol and the ticking clock of fame’ by Linda Jaivin. (24:29 mins)
Philip Brophy, artist and curator, Melbourne
Writer’s talk contextualising the essay ‘Die, Warhol, die’ by Philip Brophy. (26:20 mins)
To help us ensure that your visit to 'Andy Warhol' is a rewarding one, we ask that groups of 10 or more provide at least 72 hours notice of their visit. To avoid overcrowding, the number of group bookings on busy days will be limited.
To book your group visit, please call the Education Bookings Officer on (07) 3840 7255 between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Booking enquiries can be faxed to (07) 3842 9175 or emailed
Upon arrival at the Gallery please send one adult representative from your group to check-in at the Booked Groups desk in the main foyer. Please note that an admission fee applies to the 'Andy Warhol' exhibition.
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Teacher and Lecturer Viewing
4.30pm Thursday 13 December | GoMA
Teachers and lecturers are invited to an information evening, with refreshments, tours and talks on the Andy Warhol exhibition. This event is ideal for educators planning a group visit to the exhibition in 2008. Free event, bookings essential as places are limited. Telephone (07) 3840 7255 or email.
Teacher Workshops
9.00am Saturday 02 February | GoMA
The Gallery’s teacher workshops provide practical suggestions for incorporating exhibitions and education resources into the classroom. The Andy Warhol teacher workshops will include a variety of tailored sessions for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers; overviews of the exhibition; and education resources; curatorial tours; and hands-on activity based workshops.
In semester one, 2008 the New Wave tertiary program invites students to engage with the 'Andy Warhol' exhibition and contemporary art through a variety of events. To stay informed about 'Andy Warhol' New Wave events please email our New Wave program.
New Wave Forum: Warhol, Pop and Contemporary Art
2.00pm Friday 14 March / $20/ $16 concessions / GoMA
Since the 1960s, Warhol’s work has engaged with Pop art, contemporary art and new media. Hear from a range of speakers from art history and theory to commercial design and fine art.
Tertiary Student Competition
This competition is now closed.
Warhol’s quotes are infamous statements on contemporary art and life. In 15 words or less, create your own catchy quote about how you think art and life are similar. Two ‘Andy Warhol’ prize packs, including an exhibition catalogue and merchandise, and 50 free double passes are available to be won from February 2008.
This week’s winning quotes!
‘I saw a painting the other day and the frame reminded me of my dog.’ Saul, Queensland College of Art
‘Art, like the life of a butterfly, is beautiful but short in a busy world of others.’ Alexandra, Griffith University
‘The world of art, to an artist, is like morphine to a mustang.’ Davina, Griffith University
‘Life created is the art of life.’ Faith, Queensland College of Art
‘Art can capture life in an instant. The way we wish family home movies could.’ Emma, University of Queensland
‘Art imitates life! It is unpredictable, exciting, alluring and confrontational.’ Natasha, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
‘A masterpiece is what manifests in life through the art of conscious living.’ Rene, University of the Sunshine Coast
‘Like life, art can be terrible, and like art, life can be beautiful.’ Cate, Queensland University of Technology
‘You can lead a horse to the art gallery but you can’t tie it to a post out front.’ Clare, Bond University
‘It could be said that leading a prosperous life is quite an art form.’ Luke, University of Queensland
‘Anything artistic that I haven't achieved yet fascinates me.’ Lucy, Queensland College of Art
‘I used to be an artist but I'm alright now.’ Danny, University of Southern Queensland
